The SEND review process

Schools can arrange their own review. Reviews also work well using peer-to-peer support across schools as part of the broader school improvement strategy.

You should confirm what you have agreed with the reviewer in a document outlining the roles, responsibilities and output of the review.

If your setting is maintained by a local authority, you’ll need to follow any procedures that the authority usually requires when you issue contracts for services.

The review is likely to take 1 to 2 days to complete, including time to prepare for the review and give feedback on the outcomes.

After the review

You should update your strategy for improving the outcomes for children or young people with SEND based on the review findings.

The headteacher, senior management or governors should be involved and the final version must be agreed by your governing body or trustees.

Any changes to the strategy should feed into the School Information Report and, where relevant, the wider local offer.

Cost of SEND reviews

There is no set cost for a review. It is up to you to approach a system leader and negotiate an appropriate amount. As a guide, day rates should reflect pay and expenses for a senior leader or headteacher, including the costs incurred by their school to release them. A typical day rate for a system leader is around £300-£500. The review will probably take between 1 and 2 working days.

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